Methods of inducing labor in late pregnancy

In the late stages of pregnancy, pregnant women are most concerned about the birth of their children. With current medical technology, the timing of birth can be predicted. Generally speaking, the deviation will not be too large, but there are always some special circumstances that require induction of labor to ensure the health of the mother and baby. In normal clinical practice, natural births account for the vast majority of cases, and only in some special or critical situations will induction of labor be necessary.

1. Natural induction of labor

(1) Meaning

It refers to the use of natural and reasonable methods to induce labor, which will not harm the mother's body and will not cause any sequelae. For example, exercise to induce labor. If pregnant women exercise appropriately under the guidance of a doctor, there will be no worries and it is relatively safe.

(2) Methods

Water snake knocking method

When the expectant mother takes a shower, she should use warm water to rinse the bulge of the abdomen repeatedly. While rinsing, gently caress the tummy with your palms and talk to the baby in a soft voice. When bathing, you should pay attention to adjusting the temperature of the bathroom. It should not be too cold to avoid catching a cold. You can bathe two or three times a day and adjust the water temperature accordingly.

The Flowing Water Induction Method

This method of inducing labor needs to be performed once in the morning and afternoon, each time for half an hour. The mother should take a brisk walk in her own garden or outdoors where the air is good. At the beginning, she can walk for one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon. After her body adapts, she can walk for three hours each time. Pregnant women should pay attention to rest and do a few squats slowly before going to bed. At first, you can do two deep squats, and gradually increase to times of slow squats as one unit. Do two time units a day, and then gradually increase to four. The degree of completion does not need to be very high, and the purpose can be achieved with the help of bed rails. Some pregnant women will see results after doing it for two or three days in a row.

2. Drug-induced labor

(1) Usage time

If a pregnant woman has not given birth three days or more after the due date, and ultrasound shows that the placenta is fully mature and aging, she should consider giving her an induced labor injection.

(2) Ingredients

The important drug ingredient in oxytocin injection is called oxytocin. It is necessary to follow the doctor's instructions when using it. It can make the uterine smooth muscle excited and promote uterine contraction. Medical staff generally use concentration adjustment and infusion speed to control the amount of medicine, thereby controlling the frequency and intensity of uterine contractions.

(3) Notes

Although the effectiveness of oxytocin injections is obvious, medical staff must pay attention to the dosage. Although oxytocin will not harm the fetus, if the infusion rate is too fast or the dosage is too much, it will cause tonic or spasmodic uterine contractions. If the pregnant woman does not encounter a certain amount of resistance to labor, the fetus will be delivered quickly, resulting in premature delivery. Due to its suddenness, doctors do not have much time to disinfect instruments and protect the perineum, which can easily cause vaginal lacerations and postpartum infections in mothers. If the contractions in the uterus are violent without any breaks, it may cause fetal hypoxia and suffocation. In severe cases, the mother's uterus may rupture, causing heavy bleeding and endangering her life.

3. Nipple stimulation

(1) Meaning

It refers to the stimulation of the nipples and areola, which can help pregnant women release oxytocin in their bodies and achieve the purpose of uterine contraction. This approach can replace the use of oxytocin and needs to be performed at 39 weeks of gestation to prevent the pregnancy from being prolonged.

(2) Methods

Pregnant women need to gently massage the nipples and areola with a warm, wet towel three times a day for an hour. Don't use too much force when massaging, be careful not to break your skin. The two sides alternate with a quarter of an hour interval. When uterine contractions occur, you can stop temporarily and continue after the contractions disappear. This method is very effective and its effects far exceed those of walking.